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2000 Oldsmobile Alero GL 2dr Coupe

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I have had this car for about 18 months now and love it! This car had nearly 77k miles on it when purchased and we're up to 106k. I have the V6 motor and it has some serious power. Gas mileage isn't spectacular, but we're not too ginger, either. Around town we get 22-24, highway we've gotten up to 27 when she's all tuned up. Its solid and does well in the snow, too. There have been a couple issues with tie rods and once our rotors were practically rusted through- but I think they were cheap parts as we have not had the problem again. There is some issue with a few sensor lights coming on even tho nothing is wrong-I just ignore it. Only trading in because I'm pregnant and we need four doors.
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2000 Oldsmobile Alero GL 2dr Coupe

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Bought my Alero because I had rented one once and fell in love with its performance and ride. It is really fast for a coupe. If you are considering buying one from a dealer you better get the extended warranty! I have replaced the rotors on the front (big problem with Aleros). The lower intake gasket leaked so that screwed up the antifreeze. The resistor that controls the blower motor burned out. There is a rattling noise in front suspension that I can't seem to find. Fortunately I got the extended warranty! I'd be out a few thousand if I hadn't. Depreciation is ridiculous! Paid $11,000 for it in 2002 and its now worth $6,000 retail/$4,000 trade. I owe $8000.
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2000 Oldsmobile Alero GL 2dr Coupe

Review

My first car ever was a '72 Nova SS. The mechanic saw this car more than I did. This experience made me vow to never own an American car. I've owned 4 Toyotas, including an MR2 (best car I've ever had). When the Alero came out, I had to go back on my vow. I currently am driving a slick looking black V-6 coupe. Only major problem I've had was a power steering leak. Besides this, my Alero's quality build has been much better than what I expected. The power under the hood is scary (I'm thinking about getting a radar detector). Seating is good in the front AND the back. The styling is terrific! Beware: This car drinks gas like crazy. Besides this, it's a very fun & cool car to drive.
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2000 Oldsmobile Alero GL 2dr Coupe

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My parents and I bought this car for
my use during college. It gets
wonderful fuel mileage, which is great
for all of the driving I do. The
space available to load my luggage in
is also wonderful. The body of the
car is very stylish--great for a young
student.
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2000 Oldsmobile Alero GL 2dr Coupe

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Bought used two years old with 25,000
miles. Several problems while it was
still under warranty. CD player was
replaced, driver side window motor
replaced, blower electrical controls
replaced, cruise went out, rotor
problem. No major problems since
warranty expired. Other than these
mostly electrical problems the car has
been fun to drive and for the most part
a reliable vehicle that met our needs.
Traded it off for a larger vehicle with
growing family. If not for the need of
a larger vehicle we would have kept it
for a few more years.
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2000 Oldsmobile Alero GL 2dr Coupe

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Very disappointed in the quality.
Nothing like buying a car and watching
depreciation fall through the floor
after 2 years, (paid 11k, trade in
offer of 2.5k, 50k total milage) OUCH!.
All sorts of irratating problems like
electrical, workmanship. No major
problems for the first 50k but didnt
wait around for that to happen. Dumped
for a loss, didnt trust it over the
long haul. Very disappointed with GM on
this and went with a Honda.
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2000 Oldsmobile Alero GL 2dr Coupe

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Bought new in 1999 (it's a 2000 Coupe
with 2.4l) Other than the usual
problems with Alero's (Brake
Rotor/Hazard switch) this has been the
most reliable car I have ever owned. I
have 53K on it and the brake rotors are
my only service items (twice but due
for a 3rd), if considering drive the
2.4l and the 3.4 and you'll find that
the 2.l4 seems smoother and quite fun.
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2000 Oldsmobile Alero GL 2dr Coupe

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I purchased my Alero GL equipped with
the 2.4L engine 2DR with approx. 19,000
miles on it as a program vehicle.
Within the 1st 6 months of owning this
vehicle I had to have the following
items fixed/replaced:
Replaced Struts
Reseal rear windshield
Re-mount trunk Deck lid
Driver's side window fell into door
(broken power window mech.)
Had to replace Rotors @ 38,000 miles
Aside from these problems the car has
not been too bad thus far. Engine &
road noise is a considerable detriment
to this car. Also the deflation of the
car's value has been extremely
disappointing!!! This car becomes
practically worthless not long after
owning it.
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2000 Oldsmobile Alero GL 2dr Coupe

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I'd had my eye on Alero's for quite
awhile, and was very impressed with how
affordable they were and the features
that were included. I have a 2000
model with about 65K on it, and
unfortunately have spent too much money
on all kinds of maintenance problems.
Less than a year into the buy I had to
have the rotors and tires replaced, and
a year after that I'm in a world of
hurt with a new thermostat and
potentially a gasket leak. It's fun to
drive, and I've been more than happy
with it up til recently, but don't have
a lot of faith in it anymore. Maybe
it's just the V6, but I can't keep gas
in the thing either.
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2000 Oldsmobile Alero GL 2dr Coupe

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I love my Alero. I have had it a
little over 2 years and have about
65,000 miles it. It runs great and I
get about 34 mpg on the highway. It
is very comfortable and fun to drive.
It is a very good car for the money.
The only complaint is the same
compliant that I have had for other
Olds' products - the brakes. They
don't last and the rotors warp too
easialy. I have a lot of miles on my
car, but they are almost exclusively
highway miles. The original brakes
should have lasted a lot longer than
about 40,000 because I don't use them
that much.
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